Published on: Oct 14, 2023 3:01 pm IST|Updated on: Oct 14, 2023 3:03 pm IST
England will face Afghanistan in their next game of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 on Sunday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. The defending champions didn’t have a favourable start as they lost their opening game to New Zealand by 9 wickets.
However, England bounced back nicely by winning the next game against Bangladesh by 137 runs. On the other hand, Afghanistan have lost both of their first two matches. They have lost against Bangladesh and India by 6 wickets and 8 wickets, respectively.
In this post, we will take a look at Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, and Average Score ahead of the World Cup clash between England and Afghanistan.
It is a belter of a surface and there is nothing in it for the bowlers. The batters will dominate this game as the ball will come straight to the bat. Furthermore, the outfield is lightning-quick. Bowlers will be in for another tough day in the office.
Last Three Results at the Venue:
England have played four one-day matches at this venue. They have won two and lost two games here.
England’s Highest Total at the venue: 289/6 vs Australia in 1987 England’s Lowest Total at the venue: 144/10 vs Pakistan in 2005
Afghanistan have played only one one-day game at this venue. They lost that game.
Afghanistan’s Highest Total at the venue: 272/8 vs India in 2023 Afghanistan’s Lowest Total at the venue: N/A
Matches: 2 England Won: 2 Afghanistan Won: 0 No Result: 0 Tied: 0 Highest Total For England: 397/6 in 50 overs in 2019 Lowest Total For England: N/A Highest Total For Afghanistan: 247/8 in 50 overs in 2019 Lowest Total For Afghanistan: 111/7 in 36.2 overs in 2015
Seating Capacity: 55000 Number of matches hosted: 35 Tests, 28 ODIs, and 7 T20Is.
Total Matches Played: 28 Home Team (India) Won: 14 Visiting Team Won: 7 Neutral Side Won: 6 No Result: 1 Match Tied: 0
Average 1st Innings Score: 238 Matches Won Batting 1st: 13 Matches Won Batting 2nd: 14 Highest Team Total: 428/5 by South Africa vs Sri Lanka in 2023 Lowest Team Total: 99/10 by South Africa vs India in 2022 Highest Run Chase: 281/4 by India vs Sri Lanka in 1982
Highest Individual Score: 145 by Ricky Ponting (Australia) vs Zimbabwe in 1998 Best Bowling Figures: 6/27 by Kemar Roach (West Indies) vs Netherlands in 2011 Most Runs: Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 300 runs in 8 matches Most Wickets: Ravindra Jadeja (India) – 9 wickets in 6 matches Most Sixes in ODIs at this venue: Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka) – 8 Sixes
Tags: ODI World Cup 2023